The San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico in November has been found. Monica De Leon's brother shared the news Saturday, posting a photo of the two together.
Monica De Leon went missing November 29, 2022 in Mexico. Photo via Facebook group: Help Us Find Monica De Leon.The FBI announced Saturday morning the safe return of Monica De Leon to the United States. They said she is headed home to her family after spending eight months in captivity.
De Leon was released by her captors Friday, authorities said. She was abducted on Nov. 29 in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico while walking home from work with her dog."Hello everyone, for the first time in a very long time we have good news!" wrote Gustavo De Leon. "I need to thank every single person that helped my family and I through this entire ordeal. We can all finally close this chapter in our lives and work on the long road of healing we have ahead.
"For the past eight months, FBI personnel in California and Mexico have worked tirelessly with the family and with partners here and in Mexico," said Special Agent In Charge Robert Tripp of the FBI San Francisco Field Office. "Our relief and joy at the safe return of Monica and Gael is profound." The FBI said the investigation is far from over, but now they can "work this case knowing an innocent victim is reunited with her family."
"On behalf of the FBI, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our law enforcement partners, to the family, and to the San Mateo community for their continued engagement and advocacy," continued Tripp. "They never forgot Monica, and neither did we."
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